ROCKFORD WILDCATS

Welcome to the Wildcat’s
Home Page - Rockford, Illinois'Youth Cross Country Team

The Wildcats is a Youth Cross-Country Team that started running in 1997. The program is designed to let kids have fun while learning about running. The ages of our runners range from 5 - 18. The program is open to all who might be interested. We compete in a series of cross-country meets during the fall beginning in early October. The Wildcats host a meet on October 31, 2009, which is open to all youth runners.
The Wildcats are affiliated with the Rockford Road Runners which is a Road Runners Club of America organization, USA Track and Field and AAU.

If you are visiting this website and wish to join the Wildcat Team you
only need two things, a desire to run and a pair of running shoes.
Join us at any practice (click here for Practices)
or e-mail us for more information. We accommodate runners of all abilities.
Be a Wildcat start running today.

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Click here for release for to join the Wildcats.

Join us for a summer run!!!

The goal of the summer session is to enjoy some trail running and the State Street Mile race.

If you are thinking of joining the Wildcats you can do so at any practice.

We have release forms or you can click “Release Form” to print off a release form and bring it with.

Runner’s ages 6-14 and all abilities are welcome. Bring your water bottles.

Only two requirements, a pair of shoes and a desire to run.

Rockford Wildcats & Rockton/Roscoe Wildcats

Summer Practice Schedule

Month of July we will meet Monday on Lutheran High School Track and then

Tuesday & Thursday nights at Rock Cut State Park – Location in park for July TBA

Races
July 4^th , MELD Run – 2 mile run > Rockford Roadrunners Race Calender Benefit for the MELD - Race forms available at practices.
Regents Summer Cross Country Runs – June 30 & July 14, July 28 Click here for more information > Regents Summer Cross Country Races - Rockford College
July 25^th Hall Creek Scamper 5k Wildcats this race is a little longer talk to a coach to be sure you are ready before you sign up. Race forms available at practices
Aug.8 2009 State Street Mile This is our summer goal race! We will have race forms at Practice
Sept. 12 – Thin Mint Sprint 2mile Race Information Click Here > Girl Scouts of Rock River Valley

June Wildcats Practice Schedule
Thurs	6/25	6:00pm	Rock Cut State Park – Puri Crest Picnic Area
Tues.	6/30	6:00pm	Rock Cut State Park – Puri Crest Picnic Area

Wed. 7/1 Rock Cut State Park – Puri Crest Pinic Area Picnic with Games and maybe a little running come join and meet some of the Rockford Road Runners. Coach Larry will have games for all. Bring a picnic and a dish to pass !
*July Wildcats Practice Schedule*
Note no practice on Thurs. 7/2 as we take a long holiday weekend Hopefully we will see you at the Meld 4^th of July Race
Mon.	7/6	6:00pm	Track Workout - Location Lutheran High School
Tues.	7/7	6:00pm	Rock Cut State Park – Location TBA
Thurs.	7/9	6:00pm	Rock Cut State Park – Location TBA
Mon.	7/13	6:00pm	Track Workout - Location Lutheran High School
Tues.	7/14	6:00pm	Rock Cut State Park – Location TBA
Thurs.	7/16	6:00pm	Rock Cut State Park – Location TBA
Mon.	7/20	6:00pm	Track Workout - Location Lutheran High School
Tues.	7/21	6:00pm	Rock Cut State Park – Location TBA
Thurs.	7/23	6:00pm	Rock Cut State Park – Location TBA
Mon.	7/27	6:00pm	Track Workout - Location Lutheran High School
Tues.	7/28	6:00pm	TBA
Thurs.	7/30	6:00pm	TBA

*August Schedule*
Mon.	8/3	6:00pm	Track Workout Location TBA
Tues.	8/4	6:00pm	TBA
Thurs.	8/6	6:00pm	TBA
State Street Mile – Saturday, August 8, 2009
Tues.	8/11	6:00pm	TBA
Thurs.	8/13	6:00pm	TBA
Fall Schedule Coming Soon !

2009 Wildcat Scholarships

Click here for application & information on how to apply for Rockford Wildcats 2009 Scholarships

Congratulations to previous recipients of Rockford Wildcat Scholarships

Kristen Peterson-2007 , Kassandra Swanson-2008, Shawn Ferguson-2008

Meet Results 1997-2008 click here.

Check out the Practices page for complete fall schedule and the Workouts page for our workouts

Wildcat Mission Statement

We will provide all youth with the opportunity to
reach personal goals, be a leader, practice good
sportsmanship and learn respect for self and others.

Wildcats will be positive role models.
Wildcats value each runner and the efforts they are making.
Wildcats realize that each runner has different talents, abilities and goals.
Wildcats measure success by effort and personal satisfaction rather than place or time.
Wildcats value the relationships made and the fun shared by all kids who are team members.

Go Wildcats !!!

Check FAQ for the answers???
We do NOT run in lightning. If there is lighting practice will be canceled. We will run in rain
during the summer as long as it does not require swimming. d other often asked questions.

PICTURES
Check out the Photo page for new pictures if you have a favorite
either e-mail or bring to practice and we can scan and load.

Do You
Know?

Summer & Fall - 2009
We are running – June 2^nd

Join us at any of our practices!

Click on Practices for more info.

When: See Schedule.
Where:

Click on the pages below to see more.

Practices	Meet Results	Meet the Coaches	Wildcat
Workouts	Frequently Asked Questions	Running Quotes & Inspiration	Something New Coming Soon
Meets	Photos	Wildcat Kid's Page

USA Track & Field Age Groups
PeeWee - Age 7 & 8 Bantam - Age 9 & 10 Midget - Age 11 & 12
Youth - Age 13 & 14 Intermediate - Age 15 & 16 Young Adult - Age 17 & 18

Wildcat Coach: Mike Mapes
E-mail Mike here

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